Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including the nearby cities and suburbs of Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. Albany's population was 99,224 in 2020.
The New York State Capitol is a historic government building located in Albany, New York. It houses the chambers of the New York State Legislature and the offices of the Governor of New York. Construction of the Capitol began in 1867 and was completed in 1899. The building was designed by several architects, including Thomas Fuller, who also designed the Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development.
The Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a museum in Albany, New York. It dedicates to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is a historic house museum located in Albany, New York. The mansion was built in 1761 for Philip Schuyler, a prominent politician and businessman who played a key role in the American Revolution.
USS Slater (DE-766) is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy and later in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The ship was named for Frank O. Slater of Alabama, a sailor killed on the cruiser USS San Francisco during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Washington Park is a 84-acre urban park located in the city of Albany, New York. The park was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and was first opened to the public in 1870.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a nature preserve located in the Albany, New York area. It is a 3,200-acre area of protected pine barrens habitat, which is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
